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Person    | Male  Born 11/10/1821  Died 6/11/1905

Sir George Williams

Sir George Williams

Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a hotel in Torquay.

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Sir George Williams

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Sir George Williams

In the photograph of the current building the plaque is behind the portico.

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YMCA

Williams was working as a buyer at Hitchcock, Rogers & Co., a large retai...

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Oranjehaven

Oranjehaven

A club for Dutchmen who had escaped their occupied country to join the Allied Forces.  The Dutch Wikipedia has some information.  The day of opening may be 2 rather than 6 (sources vary).  The lite...

Building, Community / Clubs, Netherlands

1 memorial
Wimbledon Society / John Evelyn Society

Wimbledon Society / John Evelyn Society

Founded by Richardson Evans and others, to 'safeguard the amenities of the Wimbledon district and to promote an interest in local history and wildlife'. It was originally known as the John Evelyn C...

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, History

6 memorials
Anglo-Chinese friendship

Anglo-Chinese friendship

13 March 1972: diplomatic relations were established between the UK and the People's Republic of China. Since then, with the economic rise of China, the UK has tried to maintain good relations, a t...

Concept, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, China/Hong Kong

1 memorial
Norman King

Norman King

Founder member of the Amwell Society.

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial